Exam #1

Question 1

Realism

Answer 1

The theory that prioritizes a nation’s autonomy & self-interest

Question 2

Classical Realism

Answer 2

Idea that power is a part of human nature

Question 3

Neorealism

Answer 3

Idea that structure in int’ll system determine power dynamics

Question 4

Realpolitik

Answer 4

Political approach based on practical factors

Question 5

Liberalism

Answer 5

Theory that argues that global issues are best solved through collaboration & adaptation

Question 6

Neoliberalism

Answer 6

Liberalism with a concentration on socio-economic reform

Question 7

Classical liberalism

Answer 7

Idea that individuals are have the right to liberty which should not be controlled by gov’t

Question 8

Institutionalism

Answer 8

International cooperation is sustainable

Question 9

Kantian Trinity

Answer 9

Belief that institutions, democracy, and economic interdependence = peace

Question 10

Constructivism

Answer 10

Theory that views society as a system built from norms & social constructs

Question 11

Utilitarianism

Answer 11

Belief that the highest principle of morality maximizes happiness

Question 12

Logic of appropriateness

Answer 12

Belief that the motive of an action matters more than its outcome

Question 13

Logic of consequences

Answer 13

Actors will make decisions based on what they get in return

Question 14

Prisoner’s dilemma

Answer 14

Actors can either cooperate (increase gains together) or defect (increase own gains)

Question 15

Critical Theory

Answer 15

Desire to change existing systems to establish peace

Question 16

Zero-sum game

Answer 16

Situation where one person’s gain = another’s loss

Question 17

Absolute gains

Answer 17

gains total

Question 18

Relative gains

Answer 18

gains compared to someone/something else

Question 19

Unipolar

Answer 19

Country that imposes global order

Question 20

Bipolar

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2 “top states”

Question 21

Multipolar

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Multiple “top states”

Question 22

Normative belief

Answer 22

Democracies see the world the same way

Question 23

Monadic Democratic Peace Theory

Answer 23

Belief that single democracy is less prone to war

Question 24

Dyadic Democratic Peace Theory

Answer 24

Belief that 2 democracies will establish peace together

Question 25

Balance of Power

Answer 25

A theory where international order = states have equal power

Question 26

Hegemonic war

Answer 26

Goal to rule a whole system (take over region or world)

Question 27

Total war

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Goal by one country to take over another

Question 28

Limited war

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Action to take over a specific aspect of a country

Question 29

Civil war

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Conflict between factions within a country to create a new country

Question 30

Non-secessionist

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Objective to control gov’t rather than break off

Question 31

Raid

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Surprise attack on a state

Question 32

Terrorism

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The use of violence to achieve a political end

Question 33

Intrastate war

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War within a state

Question 34

Interstate war

Answer 34

War between a state

Question 35

Collective security

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States’ commitment to each other during times of attack

Question 36

Alliance

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States’ commitment to each other always

Question 37

Security Dilemma

Answer 37

When efforts states make to defend themselves make other states less secure

Question 38

Minimum cost of peace

Answer 38

The minimum amount it will take to engage in peace

Question 39

High cost of peace

Answer 39

Coming to peace when already engaged in war

Question 40

Bargaining range

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Range that could satisfy both outcomes

Question 41

Interdependence (capitalist peace)

Answer 41

War can be decreased by economic relationships

Question 42

International criminal court

Answer 42

Last resort to prosecute crimes against humanity when national courts are unable